Frequently Asked Questions
What is a sponsored program?
By sponsored program, we mean an activity that is externally funded by funding source (Sponsor) to support an approved instructional activity, research endeavor, or public service and for which there is a level of accountability to the sponsor that is characterized by three distinct components: 1) a pre-defined work plan or scope of work, 2) a budget, and 3) reporting requirements. 所有政府资助的项目都是赞助项目.
赞助项目如何颁发?
Grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements are the three types of award mechanisms for sponsored programs and serve as evidence of the receipt of support from external sources. 奖励协议承诺赞助方以一定的金额资助该项目 level and commits Jacksonville University to perform the activities specified in the 在规定时间内提出建议.
Generally, when a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement is offered by a funding agency, it is awarded to the University on behalf of the project director or principal investigator (PI) who is primarily responsible for executing the requirements of the award.
谁可以向保荐人提交提案?
The principal investigator, when developing and submitting a proposal and administering a project, is representing the University and is responsible for upholding the high 杰克逊维尔大学项目的标准. In most cases, the PI serves 作为预算主管，根据财务管理承担所有责任.
The official applicant for all sponsored programs is Jacksonville University, with the Associate Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programs designated as the 申请表上的正式签字人. The 研究和赞助项目办公室 (ORSP) is responsible for the authorization of university commitments to and commitments 对所有赞助项目，无论赞助商的类型或项目的规模.
This means that all requests, applications, proposals, or other types of solicitations for sponsored programs funding must be coordinated through, and submitted by, the ORSP.
谁可以接受赞助商的奖励?
Every request for external funds submitted by Jacksonville University is a legal agreement committing the University to engage in certain activities at a certain cost; therefore, the proposed project must align with university, college, and department goals, capabilities and policies. 这是检讨所有拨款/合约建议的理由。 and signed/approved by appropriate departments, colleges, the ORSP, Controller’s Office, 以及学术事务高级副校长/教务长. Faculty or staff members do not have the authority to bind the University in a legal manner: the signatory authority rests with the President, the Chief Financial Officer, or their designee.
授予书和合同有什么区别?
A grant is a financial assistance mechanism a sponsor uses to award funds for conducting a specified, approved project. 对项目绩效的责任 主要取决于奖助金接受者. 合同是一种裁决文书 申办者与受助人之间具有法律约束力的采购关系. It obligates the recipient to furnish a project outcome or service that is defined 在书面合同中详细说明，并约束发起人支付.
谁有资格成为首席研究员?
All full time Jacksonville University faculty are eligible to be Principal Investigators. 杰克逊维尔大学的雇员或任命人员(1).e., adjunct faculty, graduate assistants, and research associates) may be PIs with the endorsement of the department 董事/董事长和适当的高级管理层批准.
co-PI, co-I和合作者之间有什么区别?
Co-PI是项目的联合主管，与以下人员分享领导职责 其他主要研究者. 共同研究者和其他合作者 contribute to the significant development of the project, but are not on equal footing with the PI. 术语Co-I和合作者通常可以互换使用，但是 title Co-I should be reserved for collaborators who devote at least 5% effort to the project.
合作者和顾问的区别是什么?
A collaborator is an individual who contributes significantly to the development of the project, whereas a consultant is usually a service provider who is not involved 与塑造项目，而是执行日常服务. Generally, collaborators are paid according to the percentage of effort they devote to a project, where as 咨询师按小时收费.
在向职业退休计划提交建议前，我是否需要与任何人进行覆核?
YES. 你的系主任、主任、院长或行政主管必须知道 你寻求外部资金的计划. 全球网络赌博平台强烈建议与 your supervisor about the project, specifically to discuss your goals and budget needs, 包括释放时间，以及其他相关信息. The ORSP is not responsible for communicating a PI's project in advance of the routing sheet being distributed.
Is a gift the same as a grant?
Generally, no. 有些机构称他们的奖励为“赠款”，但实际上它们是 “gifts". Click here for more info.
I’m preparing a federal proposal. 我需要注册助学金吗.gov?
不，杰克逊维尔大学是在助学金局注册的组织.gov. PIs and 其他项目人员不需要在Grants中使用帐户.gov. ORSP will submit all Grants.gov application packages on behalf of the university and track the status of submissions through Grants.gov.
Do I need IRB approval?
The 院校覆核委员会 必须回顾所有涉及活人的研究. The purpose of the review 是为了确保对人类受试者的权利和福利的保护. More information about the IRB, including the policies and procedures, can be found on their website.
什么是成本分担，我该如何处理?
Cost sharing is the commitment of Jacksonville University resources to a sponsored project. 费用分担只应在需要时列入提案. Cost share must be clearly indicated on the routing proposal form along with the account 如果项目被授予，将贡献成本分担的数字. Appropriate senior administration approval is required (College Dean, Provost and Chief Financial Officer).
How do I route a proposal?
A proposal must have the endorsement of campus officials and therefore requires signatures of the department chairperson/director, college dean, CFO, Provost, and the President. Prior to submission to a sponsor, PIs or designee must obtain all appropriate signatures. 要启动该过程，请联系ORSP.
我如何找到联邦资助的机会?
联邦资助机会可以在 Grants.Gov. 大多数联邦机构都在其机构网站上公布了项目截止日期. State, 当地和其他资助者的最后期限也可以通过网络找到. Please also visit ORSP’s Funding Opportunities page for important deadlines.
Budget
谁能帮我做提案预算?
ORSP已经准备好并能够帮助并指导您完成整个过程. A useful starting 重点是要考虑列在项目上的行 JU's internal Budget Sheet.
为什么我需要预算理由?
A budget justification is a breakdown of your proposed budget in a narrative format. It provides you with an opportunity to explain to the funder why each of the line 完成你的工作范围所必需的物品. ORSP will assist in the creation and review of your budget to ensure compliance with both the funder’s guidelines and 遵守JU的内部政策和程序.
What should I do if I've identified a program or project that requires external support?
Contact the ORSP. 全球网络赌博平台将协助您寻找资金来源，并与项目联系 officers. You may also visit the Funding Opportunities to identify potential prospects. 如果你心中有一个资助者，全球网络赌博平台可以帮助你到达 然后开始起草一份提案.
我有什么可用的资源?
The ORSP's Apply For Funding Page作为一个很好的起点，为未来的资助申请人. For the best quality proposal, please avoid waiting until the last minute to contact ORSP. The sooner you know, or are even considering applying, the better it is to notify ORSP.
什么样的文件需要路由? Letters of intent? Pre-applications? Only complete applications? What about technical reports?
任何意向书、预建议书、申请书、建议书或对外申请 funding must be approved by the University before being submitted; what varies is 机构审查的水平. 意向书，也叫预建议书， should be reviewed by the ORSP at least 5 days before submission and does not need to be routed. 预提案，通常包括初步预算请求，必须 be reviewed by ORSP at least 5 days before submission, but do not need to be routed. 任何及所有涉及金钱交换的完整提案或申请(i.e., funding coming into the University) must be reviewed by ORSP, Academic Affairs, the 首席财务官和总裁在提交之前. 全球网络赌博平台将尽力协助您的会议 your deadline. 技术报告不需要路由.